Episode 2
Comedy writer Meera Syal looks at the legacy of Goodness Gracious Me and how it fundamentally changed the British comedy landscape. She also wonders if British Asian comedy exists?
Comedian and writer Meera Syal charts the lasting legacy of 'Goodness Gracious Me' and looks at how the decade old hit TV show changed the British comedy landscape forever. She also wonders if Asian comedy actually exists and whether it needs the 'Asian' tag?
Featuring established Asian comedians Kulvinder Ghir, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Shazia Mirza, Meera also meets up with the new generation wooing both Asian and mainstream audience like Imran Yusuf and Internet star Humza Badman ahead of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network's stand up comedy night - recorded earlier this years at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Theatre in London.
Have your laughing gear at the ready!
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- Tue 10 Jul 2012 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network
- Sun 22 Jul 2012 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network
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